A philanthropic leadership development

program for exemplary high school

students.
Resume-Booster Professional Skills Lifesaving Impact
Recognition Community Service Hours Scholarships

Campaign Dates

April 5th – May 23rd

Grand Finale Celebration

May 23rd, 2019

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

To Learn More: Anna.Rushing@lls.org

Apply Online: StudentsOfTheYear.org
WHAT: Students of the Year is a philanthropic leadership development program during which students foster
professional skills such as entrepreneurship, marketing, and project management in order to raise funds for The
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). The title Student(s) of the Year is awarded to the candidate or co-candidates
in each community who raises the most funds during the seven-week competition.

WHO: Candidates are highly-motivated high school leaders leading a multigenerational team. Students may compete
individually or as a team of two or three co-candidates. Team members can be fellow classmates, family members or
friends who are passionate about the Mission of LLS.

WHEN:
Campaign Workshop: March 2019
Campaign Kickoff: April 5th, 2019
Grand Finale Celebration: May 23rd , 2019

WHY: Teams raise money in honor of a young patient hero who is currently battling or is in remission from a blood
cancer. This campaign offers visibility and recognition within the community, ensuring that candidates stand out
when preparing for college and beyond.

The candidate or candidate teams that earn the title of Student(s) of the Year will receive a $2,500 (total)
scholarship towards the college or university of his/her choice. Participating candidates are also eligible to apply
for the Mission award(s) scholarship, with the recipient(s) receiving $500 (total) amount towards their tuition.

HOW: Candidates will form and lead a team to help with fundraising, strategy planning and communications. Along
with their own websites, candidates and teammates receive guidance from LLS staff and mentors to develop and
execute an action plan to reach their personal fundraising goal. Suggested fundraising methods include: a letter
writing/E-mail campaign, personal asks, and corporate sponsorships.

To Learn More: Anna.Rushing@lls.org

Apply Online: StudentsOfTheYear.org